Wade Weaver FORT WAYNE, IN (WPTA) – This from 21alivenews.com: The father of a 4-year-old North Manchester boy who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound last year is taking a plea deal. Nathan Stanley was charged alongside his wife, Mikayla Stanley, in their son’s death, each with two counts of neglect of a dependent. Less than a … Read more
PERU, IN — A coordinated response took place Thursday evening, March 26, 2026, and continued throughout the day Friday after a tree fell onto one set of guy wires supporting the Indiana State Police radio tower located on Mexico Road in Peru. The impact caused the tower to lean toward the west, prompting an immediate response … Read more
GRANT COUNTY, IN- On March 28, 2026, at approximately 8:10 p.m., deputies with the Grant County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported armed robbery in the area of 800 South and 350 East in rural Grant County. Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that three suspects arranged to meet an individual under … Read more
Georgiana Jane Pearson, a devoted production worker at RCA for an impressive forty-four years, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, in Jonesboro, Indiana. Born on March 17, 1934, in Marion, Indiana, Georgiana dedicated her life to hard work and community involvement, leaving a lasting legacy in both her professional and personal circles. Georgiana’s career … Read more
Betty Frances Reed, 89, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 8:15 pm, Thursday, March 26, 2026, at The Waters of Peru in Peru, Indiana. She was born on October 15, 1936, in Van Lear, Kentucky, to Charles Walters and Recie (Cantrell) Music. Betty married Johnny Melvin Reed in Paintsville, Kentucky, on November 6, 1951. They shared … Read more
WABASH COUNTY, IN – Wabash County Sheriff’s Office and other Law Enforcement Agencies across the state are partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to increase patrols aimed at reducing speeding and distracted driving on Indiana roadways. As part of the Comprehensive Highway Injury Reduction Program (CHIRP), an ICJI initiative that provides federal funding … Read more
WABASH, IN– Honeywell Arts & Entertainment recently nominated two team members for recognition by Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne. Kristi Unger, Director of Education at Honeywell Arts & Entertainment, and Susan Keefer, longtime volunteer and music educator, were selected to receive an Arts United Award acknowledging their leadership, accomplishments, and impact on students and … Read more
Pamela “Pam” K. Little, 83, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 8:12 a.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Wellbrooke of Wabash in Wabash, Indiana. She was born on January 30, 1943, to Ammond and Helen (Stafford) Clark in North Manchester, Indiana. Pam married Henry E. Little in 1992; he died on April 7, 2000. … Read more
WABASH, IN- The Wabash Police Department is proud to announce that Captain Matt Benson received the Indiana House of Representatives District Declaration Award, presented by State Representative Lorissa Sweet, in recognition of his actions in the line of duty. Captain Benson was also honored as the Wabash Elks Citizen of the Year. During the incident, … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS- Recently, there’s been an increase in phishing texts and email scams claiming to be sent by a court saying that recipients must immediately pay fines for toll road violations or appear for a hearing. These messages may look authentic and use official-sounding language, but they are scams meant to steal financial and personal information. … Read more